In Louisiana, people depend on Medicaid more than almost anywhere else in the country, with about one-third of the state ...

The Louisiana Department of Health will no longer promote mass vaccinations, a decision that has sparked concern among health professionals. Critics argue that this move could lead to a resurgence ...

The Louisiana Department of Health has reported the first human case of West Nile virus this mosquito season, with the patient being hospitalized with serious complications, and is urging residents to ...

Louisiana health officials gave an update on measles and whooping cough cases. Here’s what to know as cases surge in U.S.

According to the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals, uncorrected critical violations are more likely to contribute to food contamination or illness.

Leaders from the Louisiana Department of Health will highlight agency priorities and new initiatives Monday afternoon.

On his first day on the job Monday, Louisiana Department of Health Secretary Bruce Greenstein announced the launch of two initiatives – one to target Medicaid fraud and another to reduce the number of ...

Louisiana Department of Health has confirmed the first measles case in Louisiana in 2025 out of the Greater New Orleans area.

During his first day on the job, Louisiana Department of Health Secretary Bruce Greenstein helped unveil new programs to combat Medicaid fraud and maternal overdose deaths.

Louisiana is seeing a surge in whooping cough cases, particularly among children, according to state health officials. The Louisiana Department of Health identified 164 cases of pertussis, known ...

Louisiana health department officials reported the state's first confirmed case of measles in 2025 on Saturday, joining 24 other states in the worst outbreak in decades.

Bill Cassidy’s office in Metairie, Louisiana, on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. The group demonstrated in hopes of persuading Sen.